Psalms 52
The psalmist condemns a wicked man, likely Doeg, who boasts in his evil deeds and uses his tongue to devise mischiefs and deceit. This man will ultimately be destroyed by God, and the righteous will see his downfall and laugh at his foolish trust in riches and wickedness. In contrast, the psalmist trusts in God's mercy and will praise Him forever.
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
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